Tuen Mun Light Rail Transit system

The system was built as a turnkey contract by a consortium of Leighton (an Australian construction company) and Melbourne's Metropolitan Transit Authority. The Project Manager was the late Mr Dudley Snell, whom I was fortunate to meet in his capacity as Chairman of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.

The system is constructed mostly in separate right of way, although there is a small amount of street trackage. There are some very interesting track arrangements. For example, the station at Siu Hong is at a triangular junction with platforms within the triangle. There is also at least one flying junction, while the station at Tuen Mun Central has four tracks. The station at Ferry Terminal has five platforms.

This light rail system does not currently connect with any other rail transport in Hong Kong. For anyone contemplating a visit, a simple way to reach this system is to catch a jet catamaran from Hong Kong's Central Pier 4 to Tuen Mun. These jet catamarans operate off peak on about one and a quarter hour frequency and have a journey time of about half an hour.

Enjoy the images of Tuen Mun Light Rail cars !